Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning are empowering people all over the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are having to attend to today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Reunion to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Professors want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this desire for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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