Find out more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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