Learn more about the edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning are empowering people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions are struggling with today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is decent? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Somaliland to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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