Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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