Learn more about this interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in e-learning have provided the means for students all around the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Mongolia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Teachers want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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