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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like French Southern and Antarctic Lands to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to understand these new open education undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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