Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning technology have enabled people all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Baker Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education endeavours. Universities want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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