Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. New evolvements in learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Universities want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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