Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online education technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take online classes. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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