Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also researches the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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