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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online education are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Tristan da Cunha to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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