Learn more about the enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Academics want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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