Find out more about the appealing new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions are dealing with now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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