Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online learning are providing the means for learners all around the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions have to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Eritrea to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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