Find out more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning are empowering people all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider today because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Virginia to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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