Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in elearning are providing the means for students all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations are having to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Sierra Leone to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Researchers want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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