Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in learning technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Chile to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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