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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Teachers want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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