Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like South Ossetia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. People want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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