Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in online learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Universities want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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