Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are having to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Cambodia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to better understand these fascinating new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also explores the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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