Find out more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Grenada to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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