Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in online learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to understand these fascinating new open educational endeavours. People want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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