Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions must deal with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Mauritania to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these promising new open educational undertakings. Students want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also addresses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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