Find out more about this engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning have enabled people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to better grasp these promising new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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