Find out more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Ghana to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to better understand these new open educational undertakings. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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