Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these promising new open education endeavours. Teachers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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