Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in electronic educational technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Netherlands to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Teachers want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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