Find out more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Angola to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Public servants want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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