Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning technology enable students in nations all aver the world to take classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Martin to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these compelling new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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