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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take classes online. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like French Guiana to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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