Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Researchers want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This book also talks about the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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