Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Everyone wants to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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