Find out more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent gains in online learning technology are enabling humans all over the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Antigua and Barbuda to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these promising new open education undertakings. Trainers want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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