Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with now that online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Cook Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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