Learn more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in electronic educational technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like French Polynesia to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these open education experiments. Scholars want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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