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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these exciting new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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