Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Teachers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this increasing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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