Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled learners all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Michigan to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Educators want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this developing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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