Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage low student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this growing need for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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