Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Universities want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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