Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest gains in learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Academics want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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