Find out more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations are considering now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Sri Lanka to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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