Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in digital education technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with now that online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Educators want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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