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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Ecuador to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Universities want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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