Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in digital education technology enable people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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