Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning have enabled students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are dealing with today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Professors want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this developing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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