Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning make it possible for learners all over the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations must deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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