Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Tumblr to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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