Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in online learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations have to struggle with now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these open educational undertakings. Scholars want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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