Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in electronic education technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are several issues that elearning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Mayotte to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to understand these compelling new open educational experiments. Educators want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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