Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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