Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions are having to consider now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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