Find out more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Mauritius to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to understand these promising new open education experiments. Corporations want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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