Find out more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online learning have empowered people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Finland to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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