Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning enable people in every nation on earth to take courses online. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Bouvet Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This new book also discusses the most important 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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