Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology have empowered humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like French Guiana to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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