Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in electronic educational technology have provided the means for students all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Costa Rica to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these open education endeavours. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also studies the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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