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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in digital education technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational ventures. Educators want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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