Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Educators want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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