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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in digital education technology have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Andorra to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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