Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning are empowering people all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning organizations have to deal with now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cuba to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Students want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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