Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Corporations want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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