Learn more about this cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning are enabling students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is decent? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ukraine to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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