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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to understand these important new open education undertakings. Teachers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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