Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in electronic educational technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to be more aware of these intriguing new open education ventures. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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