Learn more about the enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Palau to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to better grasp these interesting new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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