Find out more about the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online learning have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Cambodia to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational endeavours. Universities want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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