Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in elearning technology are enabling humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to better grasp these exciting new open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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