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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education organizations are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a increasing demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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