Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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