Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology enable humans in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like New Zealand to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Public servants want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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