Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in electronic educational technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions must deal with now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Marshall Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Academics want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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