Find out more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Sri Lanka to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education experiments. Students want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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