Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New developments in distance learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations are considering today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Antigua and Barbuda to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these exciting new open education initiatives. People want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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