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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning enable people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Jamaica to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Students want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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