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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a expanding desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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