Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in e-learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions have to deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. People want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also explores the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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