Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education ventures. Scholars want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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