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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Finland to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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