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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Guinea-Bissau to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these promising new open education initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also explores the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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