Learn more about this interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in digital education technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Micronesia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this crescive demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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