Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning have empowered humans all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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