Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in online learning have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these new open education initiatives. Teachers want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also describes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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