Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in digital education technology enable humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not always 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 variety of topics that elearning organizations are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. People want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this desideratum for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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