Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like American College of Education to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these important new open education ventures. Universities want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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