Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Instructors want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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