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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning are empowering learners all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations have to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is decent? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Barbados to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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