Find out more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in electronic education technology are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Gambia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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