Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Students want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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