Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in e-learning are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to take online courses. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Educators want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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