Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in online education technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like French Southern and Antarctic Lands to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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