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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are considering today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these open educational ventures. Students want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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