Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering people all over the world to take courses online. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like China, People's Republic of to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education endeavours. Academics want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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