Find out more about this dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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