Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Indonesia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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