Learn more about the significant new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in digital education technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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