Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Peninsula College to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Professors want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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