Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in electronic education technology enable students all over the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education endeavours. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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