Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this desideratum for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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