Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like American College of Education to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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