Learn more about the edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions are struggling with now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better understand these intriguing new open education endeavours. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also examines 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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