Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in e-learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Twitter to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Students want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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