Learn more about the interesting 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 (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Cayman Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Universities want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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