Find out more about the enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online learning have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Poland to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. People want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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