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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Peninsula College to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Students want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources