Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Guadeloupe to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these new open education ventures. Teachers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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