Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also talks about the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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