Find out more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning are enabling students in every nation on earth to take classes online. Massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Central Florida to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this crescive desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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