Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology have enabled students all around the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Instructors want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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