Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in elearning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Ball State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to understand these new open education endeavours. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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