Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Johnston Atoll to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these important new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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