Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online learning technology enable humans all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also explores the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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