Learn more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online education technology have provided the means for students all over the world to take online courses. MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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