Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Universities want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also reviews the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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