Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend these open educational initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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