Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in distance learning technology have enabled students all around the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Macau to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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