Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning have enabled people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions are dealing with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these fascinating new open education undertakings. Academics want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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