Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning are empowering humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions have to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Public servants want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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