Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in distance learning technology have empowered humans in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are dealing with now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these exciting new open education experiments. Instructors want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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