Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners all around the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are dealing with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Laos to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education ventures. Instructors want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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