Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to understand these open educational ventures. Scholars want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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