Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology have empowered learners all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Vatican City to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these exciting new open education ventures. Everyone wants to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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