Learn more about this compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in e-learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational experiments. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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