Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology enable humans all around the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering now that online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Bolivia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to understand these new open education endeavours. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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