Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in online learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology institutions are considering today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Corporations want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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