Learn more about this engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students all over the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are considering today because online education technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Professors want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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