Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology are empowering people all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Guinea-Bissau to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Researchers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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