Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are dealing with now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Afghanistan to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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