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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in learning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these promising new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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