Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Nauru to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Academics want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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