Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Seychelles to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these important new open educational ventures. Students want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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