Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions are having to attend to today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like San Marino to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Scholars want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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