Find out more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Scientists want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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