Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in online education technology enable students in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Bolivia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Scientists want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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