Learn more about this engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in e-learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Somalia to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants desire to better perceive these important new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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