Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Lesotho to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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