Find out more about this cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to understand these open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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