Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education initiatives. Public servants want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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