Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these interesting new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this growing demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also addresses the key 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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