Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in e-learning technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take online courses. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. People want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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