Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern advances in distance learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these compelling new open educational ventures. People want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this expanding need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also researches the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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