Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning have empowered learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to better understand these significant new open educational endeavours. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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