Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in electronic educational technology have enabled people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Madagascar to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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