Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Students want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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