Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in online education are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several issues that elearning organizations have to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Guyana to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these new open education endeavours. Teachers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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