Learn more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning have enabled people in nations all around the world to take online courses. These massive online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Benin to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these important new open education endeavours. Teachers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Distance Education