Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in online learning are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to better perceive these open educational experiments. People want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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