Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning have empowered people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Indonesia to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these open education endeavours. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for information the interesting 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 articulates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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