Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions are having to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Belgium to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Teachers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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