Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New gains in distance learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is decent? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Niue to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these open educational ventures. Academics want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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