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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Somalia to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these important new open educational ventures. Trainers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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