Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning enable people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Kiribati to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these compelling new open educational experiments. Corporations want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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