Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous issues that online education institutions must deal with now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these open education initiatives. Instructors want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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