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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations must deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like American College of Education to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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