Learn more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Cameroon to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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