Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in electronic educational technology enable students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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