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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions have to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Corporations want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desideratum for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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