Find out more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Abkhazia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a growing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Universities want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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