Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like China, People's Republic of to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these important new open education ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this developing desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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