Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in elearning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are dealing with now that online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Georgia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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