Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in distance learning technology enable humans in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Reunion to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these significant new open education undertakings. Students want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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