Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions are considering today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Bolivia to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these fascinating new open education endeavours. Teachers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this crescive desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also researches the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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