Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations are struggling with today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Tristan da Cunha to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Educators want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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