Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology organizations have to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Costa Rica to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these promising new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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