Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are having to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Tokelau to conduct these MOOC classes? How can organizations handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Public servants want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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