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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a demand to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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