Learn more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in digital education technology have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Johnston Atoll to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Academics and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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