Find out more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning technology have enabled people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these open educational endeavours. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also researches the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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