Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in e-learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Clipperton Island to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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