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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in electronic educational technology have empowered humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Minnesota to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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