Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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