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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online learning technology are empowering learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Nicaragua to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to understand these important new open educational ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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