Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in online education technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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