Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in online education have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education experiments. Trainers want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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