Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Mali to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Professors want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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