Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in electronic education technology make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like San Marino to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these open educational endeavours. Teachers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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