Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology enable students in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like American College of Education to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Academics want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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