Find out more about this dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in e-learning technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Iceland to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to better grasp these important new open education initiatives. Universities want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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