Learn more about this informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Ball State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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