Learn more about this dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners 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 a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Jersey to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also studies the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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