Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions are considering in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can we guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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