Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning are empowering people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are considering now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Lesotho to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Educators want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this crescive need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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