Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take online courses. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations are having to deal with now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Queen Maud Land to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to better understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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