Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Mozambique to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these fascinating new open educational experiments. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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