Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in elearning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions have to consider today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these promising new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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