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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to take online classes. These massive open courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Hong Kong to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this crescive need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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