Find out more about this engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online education are enabling people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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