Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in e-learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Moldova to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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