Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations are considering now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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