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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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