Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning technology enable people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these important new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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