Learn more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like New Zealand to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a desire to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Students want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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