Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online education are enabling people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Academics want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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