Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New developments in distance learning are providing the means for students all around the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Panama to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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