Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in distance learning have empowered people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous topics that online education institutions have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Trainers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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