Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions must deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Abkhazia to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to better understand these promising new open education initiatives. Researchers want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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