Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in online education are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Aland to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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