Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in online education are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Colombia to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to better understand these new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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