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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning are enabling students all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are dealing with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like British Antarctic Territory to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these important new open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This definitive new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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