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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern changes in electronic educational technology enable people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massive online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions are considering now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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