Learn more about the enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants desire to understand these promising new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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