Learn more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Morocco to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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