Find out more about the enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are considering more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to better grasp these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Students want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This sensational new book also reviews the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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