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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in elearning technology are enabling humans in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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