Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in elearning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a growing need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to understand these interesting new open educational experiments. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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