Learn more about this interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like France to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these open education endeavours. Universities want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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