Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like YouTube to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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