Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like French Southern and Antarctic Lands to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. People want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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