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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Educators want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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