Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online education have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Meetup to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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