Find out more about this engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several topics that online education institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Panama to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to better comprehend these open education endeavours. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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