Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in elearning have made it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Academics want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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