Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in elearning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to today because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Educators want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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