Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning have empowered people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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