Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions are dealing with today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also reviews the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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