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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Christmas Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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