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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advances in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also studies the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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