Learn more about this compelling 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 massive open online courses. New developments in distance learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to better understand these promising new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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