Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in digital education technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of these MOOCs is decent? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to better grasp these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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