Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Universities want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this increasing desideratum for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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