Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions must deal with today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like French Guiana to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational experiments. People want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this crescive desideratum for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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