Learn more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Bangladesh to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education endeavours. Trainers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also describes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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