Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Equatorial Guinea to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Instructors want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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