Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in online learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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