Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Open2Study to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these important new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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