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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions must deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these promising new open education initiatives. Scientists want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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