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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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