Find out more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in elearning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Isle of Man to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning becomes more abundant there is a need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Students want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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