Learn more about the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions are dealing with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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