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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Jamaica to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these promising new open educational ventures. Professors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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