Learn more about this informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in distance learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these new open educational endeavours. People want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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