Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like France to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to better grasp these intriguing new open educational experiments. Corporations want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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