Learn more about this interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in distance learning are empowering learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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