Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in elearning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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