Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in e-learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like French Southern and Antarctic Lands to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Public servants want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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