Learn more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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