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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to understand these significant new open educational initiatives. People want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this crescive demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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