Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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