Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning make it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Benin to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Educators want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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