Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Malawi to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Trainers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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