Find out more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in elearning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. People want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also describes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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