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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Jordan to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to better understand these promising new open education endeavours. People want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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