Learn more about this definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in electronic educational technology have enabled students all over the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Burundi to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also talks about the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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