Find out more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in elearning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations are considering now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like French Polynesia to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to better perceive these promising new open educational undertakings. People want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This book also studies the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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