Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in electronic education technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Clipperton Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Public servants want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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