Learn more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online learning are providing the means for students all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Scientists want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this crescive desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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