Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners all around the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Rochester to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to better grasp these promising new open education ventures. Educators want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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