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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in elearning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these open education ventures. Teachers want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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