Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in online learning enable students in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Afghanistan to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these promising new open educational ventures. Instructors want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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