Learn more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in digital education technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Tristan da Cunha to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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