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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in elearning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Greece to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these exciting new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also studies the major 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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