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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning technology enable students in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Indonesia to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to understand these compelling new open education ventures. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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