Find out more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Mauritania to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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