Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning have empowered people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning organizations have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Sri Lanka to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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