Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Cambodia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these exciting new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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