Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online learning have enabled humans all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many subjects that online education institutions are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Norfolk Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also researches the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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