Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Sri Lanka to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants desire to understand these compelling new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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