Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered humans all around the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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