Learn more about this interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning are enabling students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Afghanistan to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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