Find out more about the interesting book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Belgium to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these open educational initiatives. Trainers want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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