Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to take online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Venezuela to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to better perceive these exciting new open educational endeavours. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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