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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions have to consider now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of these MOOCs is decent? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Scientists want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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