Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many topics that online education institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? How can teachers manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Educators want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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