Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Seychelles to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Academics want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also explores the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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