Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning enable students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education ventures. Scholars want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding desideratum for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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