Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in electronic education technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Davidson College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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