Learn more about this compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Guam to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. People want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this desideratum for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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