Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in e-learning technology enable students all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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