Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online learning technology are empowering humans all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education endeavours. Universities want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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