Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning technology have enabled students all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Nauru to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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