Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take online classes. These massive online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Guinea-Bissau to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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