Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Brunei to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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