Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in elearning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these important new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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