Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in digital education technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Ukraine to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Professors want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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