Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in online education enable students in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations have to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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