Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like American College of Education to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education undertakings. Instructors want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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