Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in distance learning technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these open education undertakings. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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