Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest developments in digital education technology enable people all over the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Mongolia to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Universities want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this developing desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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