Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in e-learning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Brazil to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education initiatives. Educators want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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