Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with today because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a increasing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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