Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in electronic educational technology have provided the means for students all over the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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