Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in digital education technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Palau to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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