Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to understand these exciting new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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