Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to understand these exciting new open education endeavours. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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