Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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