Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations are having to attend to now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Iceland to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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