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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive desideratum for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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