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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in elearning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Tanzania to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also researches 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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