Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Instructors want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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