Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Northwestern University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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