Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive these promising new open education endeavours. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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