Learn more about this educative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in electronic educational technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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