Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are considering today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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