Learn more about this engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in online learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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