Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online learning enable people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this crescive desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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