Find out more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations must deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these promising new open education ventures. Lecturers want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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