Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advances in learning technology have enabled students in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are having to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these important new open education undertakings. Public servants want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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