Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in e-learning have provided the means for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Educators want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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