Learn more about the impressive 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 massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled students all over the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several topics that distance learning institutions have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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