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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning enable people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are considering in 2015 because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Uruguay to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Scholars want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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