Learn more about this engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in elearning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. MOOCs are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are considering now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Michigan State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to better grasp these exciting new open education endeavours. Trainers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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