Find out more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations are having to attend to now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Students and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. People want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This new book also articulates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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