Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in online learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are having to attend to today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Pridnestrovie (Transnistria) to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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