Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions are considering now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like YouTube to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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