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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in digital education technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Broward College to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to better comprehend these intriguing new open education initiatives. Trainers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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