Learn more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in digital education technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Central Florida to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Academics want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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