Learn more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Bhutan to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to better understand these significant new open education ventures. Teachers want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also investigates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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