Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning have enabled humans in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Wake Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to understand these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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