Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many subjects that online learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Japan to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Trainers want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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