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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Bolivia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these interesting new open education endeavours. Trainers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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