Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning have enabled learners in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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