Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in learning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like OpenupEd to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants desire to better understand these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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