Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in learning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is decent? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Indonesia to conduct these MOOCs? How can teachers deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Professors want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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