Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in elearning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions are dealing with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also describes the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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