Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? How can educators deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Academics want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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