Find out more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in electronic educational technology have empowered students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Trainers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this growing demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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