Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in elearning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Vanuatu to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this desideratum for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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