Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Colombia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open education ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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