Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are having to attend to now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to better perceive these fascinating new open education experiments. Scientists want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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