Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online learning are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality control for these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Pierre and Miquelon to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Academics want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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