Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in e-learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Trainers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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