Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Guernsey to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to better comprehend these significant new open education undertakings. Universities want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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