Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in online education technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Eritrea to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to be more aware of these open educational ventures. Scientists want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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