Learn more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in online learning have made it possible for humans all around the world to take courses online. MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these new open education initiatives. People want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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