Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What strategies are being used by organizations like San Marino to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Scholars want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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