Find out more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in electronic education technology make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these promising new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This book also articulates the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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