Find out more about the interesting book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning are empowering people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Georgetown University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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