Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in distance learning are enabling people all over the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Houston System to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Scholars want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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