Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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