Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Cuba to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these important new open education undertakings. Corporations want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also articulates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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