Find out more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning enable people all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these new open education experiments. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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