Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous topics that online education institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to be more aware of these fascinating new open education ventures. Teachers want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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