Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning are enabling students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Honduras to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these important new open education experiments. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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