Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in technology-enhanced learning enable people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Svalbard to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education becomes more available there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This exciting new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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