Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in online education are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Solomon Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational endeavours. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This interesting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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