Find out more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in e-learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also describes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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