Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online education technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations are considering today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Educators want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also studies the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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