Learn more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in elearning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Ireland to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education experiments. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also investigates the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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