Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Romania to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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