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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Switzerland to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to be more aware of these promising new open education ventures. Instructors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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