Learn more about this informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online education make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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