Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Northern Mariana Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to understand these important new open educational endeavours. Professors want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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