Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations must deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Corporations want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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