Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in online learning are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational experiments. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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