Learn more about this interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education endeavours. Scientists want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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