Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to better understand these important new open education endeavours. People want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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