Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle low motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Educators want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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