Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology have enabled learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these massive open online courses? How can institutions handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these promising new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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