Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in learning technology have empowered people in all parts of 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 (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Howland Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Universities want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also researches the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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