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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these important new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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