Learn more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology are empowering humans all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions have to consider today because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Northern Mariana Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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