Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in e-learning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with today because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Baker Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Scientists want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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