Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology are enabling humans in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Mali to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these important new open educational experiments. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scientists want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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