Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in electronic educational technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Queen Maud Land to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Universities want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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