Learn more about the significant new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a expanding demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Public servants and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this crescive demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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