Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Public servants want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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