Learn more about this engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are having to attend to today because online education technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to better grasp these fascinating new open educational initiatives. People want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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