Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology are empowering students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Trainers want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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