Learn more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for humans all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like India to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Academics want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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