Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology enable humans in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like British Virgin Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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