Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a expanding desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these new open educational experiments. Students want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also researches the most important 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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