Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in online education have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these interesting new open education ventures. Researchers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This book also examines 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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