Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to understand these important new open educational ventures. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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