Find out more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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