Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners all around the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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