Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning make it possible for students all over the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Guyana to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Universities want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also investigates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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