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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered students in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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