Learn more about the cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are dealing with today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Cuba to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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