Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in elearning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take online classes. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations have to deal with now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Costa Rica to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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