Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New developments in distance learning have made it possible for learners all around the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Johnston Atoll to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these promising new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this crescive demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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