Find out more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in e-learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Peru to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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