Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Great Basin College to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Researchers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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