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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in e-learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are considering today because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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