Learn more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Tumblr to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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