Learn more about this compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online learning have enabled people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like North Seattle Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these new open education endeavours. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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