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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning are enabling humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Poland to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these important new open educational ventures. Students want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also researches the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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