Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in online education technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these compelling new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to know how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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