Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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