Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations are considering now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like British Sovereign Base Areas to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these important new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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