Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Students want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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