Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Norfolk Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. People want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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