Learn more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in e-learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can we guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Luxembourg to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Public servants and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this expanding need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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