Learn more about the edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning are empowering humans in every nation on earth to take courses online. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Aland to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to understand these important new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also describes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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