Find out more about this engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions have to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Estonia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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