Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New improvements in online education technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also articulates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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