Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in e-learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like OpenupEd to conduct these MOOCs? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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