Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in distance learning have empowered students all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Angola to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Researchers want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also considers the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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