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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Lesotho to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage low motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Teachers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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