Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in e-learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with now that learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Gabon to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a desideratum to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these open education ventures. Professors want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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