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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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