Learn more about this dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Mayotte to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Scientists want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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