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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these open educational undertakings. Academics want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This book also explores the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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