Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in online learning technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like French Polynesia to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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