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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Nicaragua to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to understand these open educational experiments. Corporations want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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