Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in distance learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like American Samoa to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Researchers want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this growing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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