Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online education technology have provided the means for students all over the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Bermuda to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to better understand these compelling new open education endeavours. Researchers want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This book also studies the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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