Learn more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Northwestern University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Researchers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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