Find out more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in online learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Relay Graduate School of Education to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational ventures. Instructors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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