Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in e-learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Syria to conduct these massively open online courses? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these promising new open education ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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