Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions must deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Ashmore and Cartier Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. People want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also describes the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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