Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning are enabling students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Poland to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these open education ventures. Public servants want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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