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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in elearning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take classes online. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations are having to attend to now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Ball State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education undertakings. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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