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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are having to consider today because online education technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Albania to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also addresses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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