Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in digital education technology enable students in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Scientists want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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