Learn more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent advances in online education technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with today because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Qatar to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these new open education endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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