Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Laos to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these promising new open education ventures. Public servants want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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