Learn more about this interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology have empowered students in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations are dealing with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Belgium to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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