Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Armenia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to better perceive these interesting new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this expanding need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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