Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Solomon Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding desideratum for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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