Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in elearning have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Latvia to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Teachers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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