Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in digital education technology have enabled humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also articulates the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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