Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in elearning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Ecuador to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these promising new open educational ventures. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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