Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in online learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Vanuatu to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these interesting new open education ventures. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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