Learn more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in distance learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to better perceive these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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