Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New improvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these important new open educational initiatives. Academics want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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