Find out more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to take online courses. MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these promising new open educational initiatives. Academics want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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