Find out more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like San Marino to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Everyone wants to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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