Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Chad to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these new open educational ventures. Trainers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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