Learn more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like French Southern and Antarctic Lands to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Public servants want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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