Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations are having to struggle with today because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Scientists want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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