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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online education technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to better understand these interesting new open educational ventures. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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