Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Bouvet Island to conduct these MOOC classes? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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