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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology are enabling learners all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like State University of New York to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Academics want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this crescive demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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