Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest changes in digital education technology are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Cape Verde to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these important new open educational ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also articulates the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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