Find out more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Students want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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