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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Austria to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Universities and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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