Find out more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern gains in distance learning have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like French Southern and Antarctic Lands to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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