Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in online learning make it possible for learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Academics want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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