Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning are enabling people all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Estonia to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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