Find out more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in elearning have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like French Polynesia to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these fascinating new open education experiments. People want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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