Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in distance learning technology are empowering learners all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a expanding demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to better grasp these open education initiatives. Professors want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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