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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Brazil to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Professors want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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