Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning make it possible for students all over the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational ventures. People want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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