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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning enable humans all around the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like French Southern and Antarctic Lands to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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