Find out more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning are making it possible for learners all over the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Bellevue University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this crescive desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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