Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Martin to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to better grasp these open educational experiments. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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