Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent changes in electronic education technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Costa Rica to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Lecturers want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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