Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in distance learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Navassa Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This interesting new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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