Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in elearning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions have to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Nicaragua to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Teachers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this growing desideratum for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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