Find out more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in electronic educational technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations are considering now that online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Equatorial Guinea to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to better understand these promising new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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