Find out more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational experiments. Researchers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also talks about the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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