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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these new open education initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this crescive need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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