Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning enable humans in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions are having to attend to now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Broward College to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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