Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in electronic education technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Vanderbilt University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to better understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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