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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning enable learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Guadeloupe to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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