Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in online learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Liberia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education endeavours. Scholars want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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