Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions have to struggle with now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like UWashingtonX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Public servants want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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