Learn more about this dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in e-learning technology have enabled people all over the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Uzbekistan to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a increasing need to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Students want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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