Learn more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these open education initiatives. People want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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