Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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