Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New developments in digital education technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations are dealing with today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Ethiopia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also describes the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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