Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this crescive desire for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also deals with the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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