Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Berklee College of Music to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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