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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in distance learning are empowering learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these new open education initiatives. Educators want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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