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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this desideratum for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also researches the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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