Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Afghanistan to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Researchers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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