Learn more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to consider today because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Bolivia to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open education ventures. Universities want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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