Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online education are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mongolia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Scholars want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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