Find out more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online education have enabled people in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with now that learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Panama to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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