Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take courses online. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Michigan to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This book also studies the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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