Learn more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online education are empowering people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Everybody wants to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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