Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in digital education technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations are struggling with now that online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Cocos (Keeling) Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education ventures. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this crescive need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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