Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like OpenupEd to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also reviews the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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