Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent gains in online learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Everyone wants to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this crescive demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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