Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. New evolvements in e-learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This interesting new book also discusses the key 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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