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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like OpenupEd to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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