Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like French Guiana to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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