Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to know how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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