Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Greece to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these interesting new open education experiments. People want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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