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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational experiments. Corporations want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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