Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling learners all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Vanderbilt University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these interesting new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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