Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in online learning are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of New Mexico to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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