Find out more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is decent? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also examines 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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