Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in elearning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Universities want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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