Learn more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in online learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Guadeloupe to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Researchers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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