Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in distance learning have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like India to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Corporations want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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