Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in distance learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Guinea to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to better comprehend these compelling new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This interesting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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