Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Ball State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these significant new open educational undertakings. Students want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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