Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like French Polynesia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Students want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this growing desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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