Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Micronesia to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these interesting new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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