Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered humans all over the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Excelsior College to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Professors want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also describes the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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