Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Guadeloupe to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Public servants want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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