Learn more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Corporations want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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