Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like French Polynesia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to better understand these new open educational ventures. Universities want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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