Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Wake Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these intriguing new open education undertakings. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also researches the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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