Find out more about the edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Academics want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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