Find out more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in online learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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