Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in electronic education technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like New Zealand to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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