Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like South Ossetia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these open educational ventures. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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