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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Poland to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Professors want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also describes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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