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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New changes in distance learning are making it possible for students all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Mauritania to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Instructors want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this growing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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