Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Kiribati to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Researchers want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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