Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent developments in online learning have empowered people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to better perceive these new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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