Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Wake Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to understand these significant new open education ventures. Teachers want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also researches the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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