Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in elearning have enabled people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education experiments. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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