Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in elearning technology are empowering people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also studies the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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