Find out more about the interesting book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning enable humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Guam to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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