Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in elearning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions are struggling with now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Wallis and Futuna to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. People want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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