Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Cook Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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