Find out more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning have provided the means for people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Japan to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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