Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning have enabled students in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Cuba to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle low student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Students want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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