Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in digital education technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Teachers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this crescive demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This book also investigates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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