Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning technology have empowered learners all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions have to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Bulgaria to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education experiments. Scientists want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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