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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations have to struggle with now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these open education experiments. Trainers want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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