Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in e-learning make it possible for students all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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