Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning technology enable humans in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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