Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online learning are enabling learners all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Washington to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Public servants want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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