Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these open educational undertakings. Professors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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