Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take online courses. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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