Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a developing need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these promising new open education endeavours. Educators want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This interesting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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