Learn more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in digital education technology enable humans in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also researches the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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